Investigation: Shooting on Florence Avenue

The Alexandria Police are currently investigating a shooting that happened near the 1700 block of Florence Ave on Wednesday night at approximately 9:42 P.M.

Police were called to the area to investigate a complaint of shots being fired. According to the press release, officer’s say that after a domestic related verbal altercation, a 27-year-old Alexandria man was shot once in the leg.

The vehicle the victim was riding in was also shot at several times. After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene, and the victim was transported to a local hospital.

There were no other reported injuries. This incident remains under investigation.